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Jack Ma Alibaba to make Olympics different

China e-commerce giant Alibaba's Founder and Executive Chairman Jack Ma hoped Alibaba's participation could make Olympic Games different and illustrate the greatness of small.

Ma made the remarks in an interview with CNC on Saturday in South Korea.

SOUNDBITE (CHINESE): JACK MA, Alibaba's Executive Chairman

"We hope to develop the Olympics with the help of Chinese technology, and we want to get more young people involved. Alibaba expect to illustrate the greatness of small."

Alibaba became a Worldwide TOP Partner in January last year and is the first Worldwide TOP Partner to make a long-term commitment to the International Olympic Committee through 2028.

Alibaba is the official "Cloud Services" and "E-Commerce Platform Services" Partner, as well as a Founding Partner of the Olympic Channel.

SOUNDBITE (CHINESE): JACK MA, Alibaba's Executive Chairman

"What should the Olympics look like in the digital era? I think we should hold a global and future view, and unite the diversity. I believe it is a common value shared by the International Olympic Committee and Alibaba."

Alibaba is the first Chinese company to commit to the Winter Games Beijing 2022.

SOUNDBITE (CHINESE): JACK MA, Alibaba's Executive Chairman

"We are not only a sponsor of the Olympics. We hope to lift the Olympics to a different stage with China's understanding towards technology, internet, big data and artificial intelligence. To become a Games changer is very important."